Michael Cohn, editor-in-chief of AccountingToday.com, has been covering business and technology for a variety of publications since 1985. Prior to joining Accounting Today and WebCPA, he worked for Red Herring, Internet World, Beyond Computing, Accounting Technology and PC Magazine, and freelanced for a variety of other business publications. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with a BA in English, he studied accounting at the Wharton School of Business, and currently lives in New York City.
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Springline Advisory, a financial and advisory firm backed by the private equity firm Trinity Hunt Partners, has partnered with South Florida-based Fiske.
By Michael CohnJanuary 14 -
KSM subsidiary Noble Consulting Services has added Rector & Associates; and Kyle David Group acquired Kennedy & Associates.
By Michael CohnJanuary 14 -
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board found specific deficiencies in the testing of internal controls and accounting estimates, and in engagement quality reviews.
By Michael CohnJanuary 14 -
The Internal Revenue Service is making some changes this tax season in an effort to combat tax scams in areas like the Fuel Tax Credit.
By Michael CohnJanuary 14 -
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed into law a bill that provides more flexibility for obtaining a CPA license, effectively eliminating the 150-hour requirement.
By Michael CohnJanuary 14 -
Proposed new rules were issued for the tax credit for qualified commercial clean vehicles, along with guidance on claiming tax credits for clean fuel.
By Michael CohnJanuary 10 -
The proposed regulations involve provisions of the SECURE 2.0 Act, including auto enrollment in 401(k) and 403(b) plans, and the Roth IRA catchup rule.
By Michael CohnJanuary 10 -
Newly expanded and improved tools will be available when tax season kicks off this month.
By Michael CohnJanuary 10 -
The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service have released final rules and procedural guidance for the Section 48E(h) Clean Electricity Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Amount Program.
By Michael CohnJanuary 9 -
EisnerAmper merges in HDA Accounting; BDO USA adds Blue Beyond Consulting; and Brady Martz welcomes Green & Miller.
By Michael CohnJanuary 9 -
A federal court has issued another injunction halting enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act and its BOI reporting requirement.
By Michael CohnJanuary 8 -
Taxpayer Advocate Erin Collins released her annual report, highlighting improvements in taxpayer service, but pointing to persistent delays.
By Michael CohnJanuary 8 -
Annual pay grew 4.6% year over year as private sector employers added 122,000 jobs in December, payroll giant ADP reported.
By Michael CohnJanuary 8 -
Job growth and hourly earnings growth moderated in the latter part of 2024, according to the payroll processor Paychex.
By Michael CohnJanuary 8 -
The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service released final rules for the Clean Electricity Investment and Production Tax Credits in Sections 45Y and 48E of the Tax Code.
By Michael CohnJanuary 7 -
Top 50 Firm HBK acquired Acuity Human Resources; and SD Mayer merged in Bogdan & Frasco.
By Michael CohnJanuary 7 -
Auditing firms are asking the SEC to reject the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board's recent standards on firm and engagement metrics and firm reporting.
By Michael CohnJanuary 6 -
The Financial Accounting Standards Board released an update to clarify the interim effective date of its standard on disaggregation of income statement expenses for non-calendar year-end companies.
By Michael CohnJanuary 6 -
UHY is growing its presence in Michigan and Missouri by combining with two firms: Tama, Budaj & Raab and Botz Deal & Co.
By Michael CohnJanuary 6 -
The combination brings together two members of the Grant Thornton International network.
By Michael CohnJanuary 3

















